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Page 1: CALENDAR...PUJA: • Green Tara • Medicine Buddha Vesak Dakini Tsog 29. 15 TRÊS COROAS, BRAZIL Khadro Ling Buddhist Temple This beautiful Tibetan temple, on the top of the mountain

C A L E N D A RWith Lunar and Tsog Dates

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W W W . B U D D H A W E E K L Y . C O M W W W . B U D D H A W E E K L Y . C O M

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JAVA ISLAND, INDONESIA

BUDDHISMA RO U N D T H E WO R L D

B o r o b u d u r T e m p l e

The Borobudur Temple Compound is one of the greatest Buddhist monuments in the world. It was built in the 8th and 9th centuries AD during the Syailendra Dynasty.

Welcome to the 2019 Buddha Weekly practice calendar. This year’s theme is “Buddhism Around the World” in which we profile twelve international temples.

Buddhism continues to grow around the world — by conservative estimates over 500 million people, optimistic estimates 1.6 billion. In fourteen countries, more than 50 percent of the population identify as Buddhist.

Please understand we cannot feature every country or Buddhist tradition in this small calendar. We chose based on subjective beauty — after all, this is a scenic calendar. If we left out your country or your tradition or school, it is because we did not have an available photo with impact.

This year’s calendar, as in the past, features many festivals and practice dates, including Tsog and Puja dates. Again, if we missed a celebration, please understand space limitations.

BODH GAYA, INDIAM a h a b o d h i T e m p l e

Left and cover image: A UNESCO World Heritage Site. It contains a descendant of the Bodhi Tree under which Buddha gained enlightenment, and has been a major pilgrimage destination for Buddhists for well over two thousand years.

M A Y A L L B E I N G S B E N E F I T !

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2 0 1 9J A N U A R Y

SUNDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAYMONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

8

2927

2220

8612 12 12 12 12 12 12

12 12 12 12 12 12 12

121212

12

12121212

12 12 12 12 25242322

212019

26

18171615

14131211109

7654321

28

2625242321

191817

31

1614

12111097

1 2 3 4 511 11 11 11 1126 27 28 29 30

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LUNA

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15Daka Tsog

Guru Rinpoche Day

PUJA:• Medicine

Buddha

PUJA:• Protector

13PUJA:• Green Tara• Medicine

Buddha

Bodhi Day

K A T M A N D U , N E P A LS w a y a m b h u n a t h M o n a s t e r y

One of the oldest Monasteries in the world. The word Swayambhunath means “the self-existent” in English. It is a prominent pilgrimage place for many Buddhists and Hindus around the world.

Dakini Tsog

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2 0 1 9F E B R U A R Y

30

30 30

30 30

SUNDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAYMONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

1 227 28

43 5 6 7 8 912 3029 1 2 3 4 5

1110 12 131 76 8 9 10 11 12

1 1413 15 16 17 18 19

25 26 27 281

12

1

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1

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1

1 1

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1

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16

1817 21 22 23

24

Buddha’s 15 days of miraclesDay 1 to 15, first month of the Lunar calendar

In many countries, Magha Puja (Sangha Day) is the second most important Buddhist festival — a day of purification and good deeds.

H A P P Y N E W

Y E A R

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LUNA

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14Daka Tsog

Guru Rinpoche Day

PUJA:• Green Tara• Medicine

Buddha

PUJA:• Protector

15Nirvana Day

PUJA:• Medicine

Buddha 2019Magha Puja

S a n g h a D a y

GYEONGJU, SOUTH KOREAB u l g u k s a T e m p l e

Built in 528 during the Silla Kingdom and designated as a World Cultural Asset by UNESCO in 1995. The beauty and artistry of the temple and its stone relics are known throughout the world.

Chunga ChoepaB u t t e r L a m p F e s t i v a l

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LOSARLunar New Year

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2 0 1 9M A R C H

SUNDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAYMONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

25 26

1 2827 29 30 1 2 3

2 54 6 7 8 9 10

2 1211 13 14 15 16 17

43 5

1110 12

1817 19

2524 26

6

13

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29

2

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302

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1918

25

20 21 22

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12Daka Tsog

16Guru Rinpoche Day

PUJA:• Green Tara• Medicine

Buddha

PUJA:• Protector

21PUJA:• Medicine

Buddha

Nirvana DayA v a l o k i t e s v a r a B i r t h d a y

FUJIAN, CHINAG a n l u T e m p l e

Built in 1146, during the Song Dynasty, this awe-inspiring temple is 2600 feet above ground — supported by a single pillar.

l N E W M O O N m F U L L M O O N

2 24232

Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva’s Birthday March 21, 2019

9

Dakini Tsog

31

Dakini Tsog

1Nirvana dayIt is celebrated on either the 8th or the 15th of lunar February, depending on the tradition. It commemorates the day Buddha achieved Parinirvana.

8th or 15th (Lunar February)

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M Y A N M A R , B U R M AH s i n b y u m e P a g o d a

The pagoda was built in 1816 by King Bagyidaw. The pagoda is painted white and is modeled on the physical description of the Buddhist mythological mountain, Mount Meru.

2 0 1 9A P R I L

SUNDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAYMONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

1 2 32 26 27 28 29 1 2

3 43 5 6 7 8 9

3 1110 12 13 14 15 16

3 1817 19 20 21 22 23

87 9

15 16

2221 23

3028

10

17

24

4

11

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25

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12

26

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13

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27

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3

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3

25 2624

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LUNA

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m

12Daka Tsog

14Guru Rinpoche Day

PUJA:• Green Tara• Medicine

Buddha

PUJA:• Protector

PUJA:• Medicine

Buddha 19Theravada New year

Kalachakra Festival

April 19, 2019

11

Dakini Tsog

29

Kalachakra Festival, the Wheel of Time, includes meditation, prayers, vows, teachings and dance with the aim of bringing peace to the world.

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2 0 1 9M A Y

SUNDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAYMONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

127 28 29 30

4 21 3 4 5 6 7

4 98 10 11 12 13 14

4 1615 17 18 19 20 21

65 7

13 14

20 21

2726 28

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R

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Daka Tsog

14Guru Rinpoche Day

PUJA:• Protector

PUJA:• Medicine

Buddha

M Á L A G A , S P A I NB e n a l m á d e n a S t u p a

Overlooking the Costa del Sol. It is 108 ft high and is the largest stupa in Europe. It was inaugurated on October 2003, and was the final project of Buddhist master Lopon Tsechu Rinpoche.

12Buddha’s Birthday

19

PUJA:• Green Tara• Medicine

Buddha

Vesak

Dakini Tsog

29

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TRÊS COROAS, BRAZILK h a d r o L i n g B u d d h i s t T e m p l e

This beautiful Tibetan temple, on the top of the mountain in the city of Tres Coroas was founded by Nyingma master Chagdud Tulku RInpoche in 1995.

2 0 1 9J U N E

SUNDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAYMONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

28

5 129 2 3 4 5 6

5 87 9 10 11 12 13

5 1514 16 17 18 19 20

32 4

109 11

1716 18

2423

30

25

5

12

19

26

6

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14

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28

1

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15

295

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52221

28

23 24 25 26 27

Daka Tsog

22

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LUNA

R

l

m

Guru Rinpoche Day

PUJA:• Green Tara• Medicine

Buddha

PUJA:• Protector

PUJA:• Medicine

Buddha

Saga Dawa

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Poson Poya DayJune 17, 2019

Dakini Tsog

27

Dzam Ling Chi SangIt is marked by extensive offerings, especially of sang, made to local deities and earth spirits.

Saga Dawa Duchen Celebrates Buddha Shakyamuni’s enlightenment and parinirvana.

June 17, 2019

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2 0 1 9J U L Y

SUNDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAYMONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

2 35 29 30 1 2 3 4

6 65 7 8 9 10 11

6 1312 14 15 16 17 18

6 2019 21 22 23 24 25

87 9

14

2221 23

2928 30 31

10

24

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18

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13

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2726 28 29

Dalai Lama birthday

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LUNA

R

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H.E. Zasep Rinpoche birthday

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12Daka Tsog

Guru Rinpoche Day

Zamling ChisangU n i v e r s a l I n c e n s e O f f e r i n g D a y

16

PUJA:• Green Tara• Medicine

Buddha

PUJA:• Protector

PUJA:• Medicine

Buddha 15

E L I S T A , R U S S I AB u d d h a S h a k y a m u n i G o l d e n A b o d e

The largest Buddhist temple in the Republic of Kalmykia, one of the largest Buddhist temples in Europe. It was consecrated on December 27, 2005.

5

11

17Asalha Puja

D h a r m a D a y

Birth of Guru RinpocheP a d m a s a m b h a v a

Gyre of MaitreyaM a i d a r i - K h u r a l

Dakini Tsog

27

Zamling ChisangUniversal Prayer Day, celebrates Guru Rinpoche’s subjugation of local deities and the founding of Samye Monastery.

Asalha PujaAlso called Dharma Day, is a Theravada Buddhist festival, celebrating the first teachings of the Buddha.

Gyre of MaitreyaCelebrates the future coming to earth of Maitreya, the Buddha of the Future.

July 5, 2019

July 16, 2019

July 17, 2019

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Kalachakra DayT h a n g k a U n v e i l i n g

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S I N G A P O R EB u d d h a T o o t h R e l i c T e m p l e a n d M u s e u m

The temple is based on the Tang dynasty architectural style and built to house the tooth relic of the historical Buddha. The relic can be viewed by the public at the 4th floor of the temple.

2 0 1 9A U G U S T

SUNDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAYMONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

1 2 3

7 54 6 7 8 9 10

7 1211 13 14 15 16 17

7 1918 20 21 22 23 24

5 6

1211 13

1918 20

26 27

7

14

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LUNA

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10Daka Tsog

Guru Rinpoche Day

PUJA:• Green Tara• Medicine

Buddha

PUJA:• Protector

4Chökhor Düchen

B u d d h a ’ s F i r s t S e r m o n

15PUJA:• Medicine

Buddha

The Festival of the Tooth

Dakini Tsog

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Chökhor Düchen FestivalCelebrates Shakyamuni Buddha’s first teaching on the Four Noble Truths.

August 4, 2019

Festival of the ToothMostly celebrated in Sri Lanka to pay homage to the sacred tooth relic of the Buddha.

August 15, 2019

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2 0 1 9S E P T E M B E R

SUNDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAYMONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

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8 18

4 5

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H.H. Sakya Trizin birthday

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Guru Rinpoche Day

7PUJA:• Green Tara• Medicine

Buddha

PUJA:• Protector

PUJA:• Medicine

Buddha

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N A R A , J A P A NT o d a i j i T e m p l e

Built in the early 8th century, Todaiji (Eastern Great Temple) is famous for Great Buddha Hall and the world’s largest bronze statue of Buddha Vairocana.

Dakini Tsog

23

H.H. Sakya TrizinThe 41st Sakya Trizin. H.H. Sakya Trizin is the traditional title of the head of the Sakya school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Guru Rinpoche day and Daka TsogThe 10th of each lunar month is both Guru Rinpoche day and Daka Tsog. Tsog is a special offering.

September 7, 2019 Each Month

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2 0 1 9O C T O B E R

SUNDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAYMONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

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9 98 10 11 12 13 14

9 91615 17 18 19 20 21

9 2322 24 25 26 27 28

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Guru Rinpoche Day

13Abhidhamma Day

PUJA:• Green Tara• Medicine

Buddha

PUJA:• Protector

PUJA:• Medicine

Buddha

B A N G K O K , W a t A r u n T e m p l e

The Temple of Dawn Wat Arun is one of Thailand’s best known landmarks. It is uniquely decorated with glass and porcelain.

Dakini Tsog

23

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Abhidhamma Day Is a Theravada Buddhist tradition celebrating Gautama Buddha’s descent from Tushita heaven.

October 13, 2019

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2 0 1 9SUNDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY SATURDAYMONDAY WEDNESDAY FRIDAY

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Guru Rinpoche Day

21Zula-Khural

Dakini Tsog

Lhabab DuchenB U D D H A’ S D E S C E N T

19

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Buddha

PUJA:• Protector

PUJA:• Medicine

Buddha

H A N O I , V I E T N A MT r a n Q u o c P a g o d a

Over 1,500 years old. On the grounds of Tran Quoc is a Bodhi tree taken as cutting of the original tree in Bodh Gaya, India under which the Buddha sat and achieved enlightenment.

N O V E M B E R

Lhabab DuchenCelebrates the descent of Buddha from Trayastrimsa heaven, in the Tibetan tradition.

November 19, 2019

Zula Khural is the “festival of thousands of lamps.” November 21, 2019

l N E W M O O N m F U L L M O O N

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D E C E M B E R

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Daka Tsog

Guru Rinpoche Day

Palden Lhamo Festival

PUJA:• Green Tara• Medicine

Buddha

PUJA:• Protector

PUJA:• Medicine

Buddha

2120Ganden NgachoeL a m a T s o n g k h a p a D a y

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V I E N T I A N E , L A O SP h a T h a t L u a n g

Originally built in 1566 by King Setthathirat, this 147-foot tall Stupa was built to contain the sacred breastbone of Shakyamuni Buddha.

Palden Lhamo FestivalAlso known as “women’s festival.” Palden Lhamo is the Protector deity of Tibet and the Dalai Lama.

Ganden NgachoeOne of the most important events for Gelugpa tradition. It celebrates the life of the great Lama Je Tsongkhapa.

December 12, 2019 December 21, 2019

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H A W A I I , U S A

BRITISH COLUMBIA CANADA A N G K O R , C A M B O D I A

BANDARBAN, BANGLADESHB y o d o - I n T e m p l e ( K a n e o h e )

T a s h i C h o l i n g A n g k o r W a t

B u d d h a D h a t u J a d i

Byodo-In Temple in Hawaii is a replica of the historic Byodoin Temple of Uji in Kyoto prefecture of Japan, established in 1052. It is a non-denominational Buddhist temple and welcomes people of all faiths to participate in its traditions.

Tashi Choling International Gompa is the retreat centre of Gaden for the West, under the spiritual direction of H.E. Zasep Rinpoche. Located near Nelson, in the beautiful mountains of British Columbia Canada, the centre is a sanctuary for retreats and teachings in the Gelugpa tradition of Tibetan Buddhism.

Angkor Wat is a temple complex in Cambodia and one of the largest religious monuments in the world, on a site measuring 162.6 hectares. Some visitors do not realize that many surfaces of the Angkor temples were once painted. Today, only small traces of the paint remains on just a few temples.

“Dhatu” are the material remains of a holy person, and in this temple the relics belong to Buddha. It is the largest Theravada Buddhist temple in Bangladesh and has the second-largest Buddha statue in the country. It was built in 2000 in Arakanese architecture, an adoption of the South East Asia style.

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Also known as the Golden Temple of Dambulla and is a World Heritage Site (1991) in Sri Lanka. Dambulla is the largest and best-preserved cave temple complex in Sri Lanka. The rock towers 160 m over the surrounding plains.There are more than 80 documented caves in the surrounding area. Major attractions are spread over five caves, which contain statues and paintings.

The Erdene Zuu Monastery is probably the earliest surviving Buddhist monastery in Mongolia. The surrounding wall is made to resemble a Tibetan Buddhist mala featuring 108 Stupas. Today Erdene Zuu remains an active Buddhist monastery as well as a museum that is open to tourists.

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P A R O , B H U T A NParo Taktsang (The Tiger’s Nest Monastery)

The sacred Tiger’s Nest Monastery, built in 1692, is nestled onto a cliff to protect the cave where Guru Rinpoche meditated for three years. He brought Buddhism to Bhutan.

Buddha Weekly Lunar Practice Calendar

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Each year, the volunteers at Buddha Weekly, publish a practice calendar for Buddhist practitioners. We try to include important practice dates, such as Vesak and the Festival of the Tooth, but also the monthly lunar pujas and tsogs. Both western calendar month and day, and lunar month and day are shown on the calendar, together with full moon and new moon. Please forgive any errors and omissions. Buddhism has multiple traditions. It is difficult to show all the important dates. You may see, for example, more than one “Buddha’s birthday” as different traditions and regions celebrate on different lunar days. May all beings benefit.

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This calendar was inspired

and edited by H.E. Zasep

Tulku Rinpoche. Rinpoche

is the spiritual head of

Gaden for the West, with

meditation centres around

the world, including

Australia, U.S. and Canada.

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Tibetan Buddhist monks carry a traditional Buddhist sculpture at a Puja at the temple of Gyuto monastery, Dharamshala, India.

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